Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd & Liverpool eyeing Belotti

Chelsea are currently ahead of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Raphael Varane. The defender has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20210425/493450391993/varane-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims it is the Blues who are the favourites to land him.

Chelsea lead race to sign Varane from Real Madrid (Mundo Deportivo)

Juventus are leading the race to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/04/24-81079333/aguero_a_costo_zero_juve_avanti_ma_c_e_anche_l_inter" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Argentine, who will become a free agent in the summer, has been heavily linked with Barcelona, but the Spanish giants are unlikely to complete a deal due to mounting financial issues. Inter are also interested in Aguero, but can only afford to sign him if they sell Lautaro Martinez, leaving Juve in pole position to secure his services.

Juve leading race for Aguero (Tuttosport)

Manchester United and Liverpool are eyeing a move for Torino's Andrea Belotti - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/04/24-81079621/toro_sogno_joao_pedro_in_coppia_con_belotti" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Milan and Inter are also interested in the 27-year-old, who is approaching the final year of his contract. Torino have already lined up&nbsp;Cagliari&nbsp;attacker&nbsp;Joao Pedro as a replacement for Belotti in case he leaves the club this summer.

Man Utd & Liverpool eyeing Belotti (Tuttosport)

Torino star touted for Premier League switch

Tottenham have made Brendan Rodgers their prime candidate to replace Jose Mourinho as manager, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14754687/tottenham-make-brendan-rodgers-top-target-to-replace-jose-mourinho-despite-leicester-boss-past-comments-angering-chiefs/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Rodgers has taken Leicester City to the brink of Champions League qualification this season, with the Foxes currently occupying third place in the Premier League standings.

Rodgers Spurs' top candidate to replace Mourinho (The Sun)

The Leicester City boss has the the Foxes in position to qualify for the Champions League this year

Joel and Avram Glazer are prepared to sell Manchester United for&nbsp;£4 billion ($5.5bn), reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/glazers-man-utd-sell-protest-23975027" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The club's owners have come in for huge criticism this week over the Super League proposal, and they are now ready to walk away if they receive the right offer.

Glazers set £4bn asking price to sell Man Utd (Mirror)

Owners have come under fire for Super League plans

Young Boys defender&nbsp;Ali Camara has caught the attention of several Premier League sides. <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-liverpool-arsenal-leeds-have-eyes-young-boys-african-trio" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>&nbsp;claims the centre-back is being monitored by&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Arsenal,&nbsp;Crystal Palace, West Ham and Norwich.

Liverpool, Arsenal & West Hame eye Camara

Alvaro Morata is still unsure if he will still be at Juventus next season. The striker is on loan from Atletico Madrid and the Serie A side have an option to sign him on a permanent basis. Morata admits that he is not in full control over where he will end up, telling reporters:&nbsp;"Will I stay at Juve? Football is business, sometimes the players can't even choose.&nbsp;I'm happy here."

Morata still in the dark over Juventus future

Rudi Garcia is set to leave his post as Lyon head coach in the summer, and the club are already studying replacements. According to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Rudi-garcia-ol-vs-christophe-galtier-lille-un-dernier-duel-avant-de-quitter-leurs-clubs/1246102" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>, Roberto De Zerbi of Sassuolo and former Ajax boss Peter Bosz are the leading candidates.

De Zerbi and Bosz lined up to take over at Lyon

Former Barcelona youngster Gerard&nbsp;Deulofeu could head back to Spain this summer with Villarreal. The Primera Division side have already made an offer for the Udinese winger, according to&nbsp;El Periodico Mediterraneo. He has been plagued by injuries this season.

Deulofeu heading to Villarreal?

Arkadiusz Milik could leave Marseille for PSG this summer, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/04/25-81106915/juve_milik-kean-icardi_che_intrigo_" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Poland international is likely to depart OM, but it had been expected he would sign for Juventus.

Milik to make PSG move?

AC Milan have sealed the signing of Mike Maignan from Lille for around €15 million (£13m/$18m),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2021/04/bvb-mike-maignan-geht-zum-ac-mailand-und-nicht-zu-borussia-dortmund" target="_blank">Sport1</a>&nbsp;reports. Borussia Dortmund were lurking around the goalkeeper but Milan have swooped in to land him. The signing means Gianluigi Donnarumma will leave the Rossoneri for free at the end of the season.

AC Milan sign goalkeeper Maignan from Lille

Manchester City are in talks to sign Andrija Radulovic from Red Star,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14753408/andrija-radulovic-man-city/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;reports. The Barcelona, Tottenham and Inter have all been monitoring the 18-year-old but City have become favourites to sign him after starting negotiations.

Man City in talks to sign Radulovic

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been warned he has until May 23 to sign a new contract at AC Milan. <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/milan/2021/04/25-81106921/milan_ultimatum_a_donnarumma_un_mese_per_il_si_" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;says the goalkeeper has been given an ultimatum by the Rossoneri, who are tired of waiting on him to commit to a new deal. Donnarumma looks set to leave the San Siro side for free at the end of the season when his current deal expires.

AC Milan give Donnarumma contract ultimatum

Inter are considering a summer move for Marco Silvestri, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-verona-quanti-intrecci-sul-mercato-c-e-anche-silvestri-39322" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 30-year-old goalkeeper has impressed at Hellas Verona and the Nerazzurri see him as a top candidate to replace Samir Handanovic, whose contract runs out at the end of next season.

Inter eye Hellas Verona goalkeeper Silvestri

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has hinted that Hansi Flick could stay at Bayern Munich, with all parties set to sit down for a meeting in the near future. Flick revealed his intention to leave Allianz Arena at the end of the season&nbsp;following Bayern's&nbsp;3-2 win over Wolfsburg on April 17, despite&nbsp;still having&nbsp;two years left on his current contract. Bayern subsequently expressed their disappointment in the 56-year-old&nbsp;for announcing his decision publicly, but&nbsp;Rummenigge said he is hopeful an amicable solution can be reached after the team's shock 2-1 defeat at Mainz at the weekend. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/flick-stay-bayern-talks-rummenigge/qlbegoqob9t31axutoroifjm5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Bayern to hold talks with Flick over future

Harry Redknapp expects Harry Kane to remain at Tottenham&nbsp;despite rumours the England captain is looking to quit the club this summer. Kane’s future has been the subject of intense speculation recently, with reports suggesting the 27-year-old is disillusioned with life in North London, and that&nbsp;he is ready to move on in order to challenge for trophies at the highest level. Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid have all been linked, though Spurs are likely to resist all offers for their star man, who has scored 219 goals in 330 games since making his debut back in 2011. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kane-will-stay-redknapp-expects-tottenham-star-to-resist/873fwx4fuerx107vaezepqw0b" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Redknapp: Kane will stay at Tottenham despite transfer talk

Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Borussia Monchengladbach star&nbsp;Alassane Plea - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9507463/Manchester-United-Arsenal-tracking-bargain-Borussia-Monchengladbach-forward-Alassane-Plea.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Both Premier League clubs look set to be in the market for a new striker this summer, with Edinson Cavani set to leave Old Trafford and&nbsp;Alexandre Lacazette's future at Emirates Stadium in doubt. Plea, who could be available for around £15 million ($21m) when the transfer window reopens, has scored 36 goals in 104 games for Gladbach to date.

Man Utd & Arsenal tracking Monchengladbach star Plea

Arsenal and West Ham are set to do battle for the signature of&nbsp;Lyon defender Joachim Andersen - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-west-ham-transfer-andersen-23974176" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Gunners are looking at the 24-year-old, who is currently on loan at Fulham, as a potential long-term replacement for David Luiz, while the Hammers are eager to bolster their options at the back if they qualify for Europe. Andersen has featured in 27 Premier League games for Fulham, who are currently six points from safety at the bottom of the league.

Arsenal & West Ham set to battle for Andersen

Atletico Madrid have identified Chelsea defender Cesar&nbsp;Azpilicueta as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.elgoldigital.com/el-atletico-aprovecha-maniobra-del-chelsea-para-pujar-por-azpilicueta/" target="_blank">El Gol Digital</a>. Diego Simeone is a keen admirer of the 31-year-old, who is approaching the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have yet to offer Azpilicueta an extension, and Atletico are hoping&nbsp;to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Atletico target Azpilicueta

Tottenham are monitoring&nbsp;Northampton Town teenager Caleb Chukwuemeka - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-chuk-transfer-mission-pleat/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 19-year-old has yet to sign his first professional contract, with Spurs set to pounce for his services in the summer. Chukwuemeka has featured in 20 League One games for Northampton so far this term, scoring once.

Tottenham monitoring Chukwuemeka

Luke Shaw is in line for a new deal at Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-man-utd-shaw-telles-23975598" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a>. The 25-year-old still has two years to run on his current deal, but the club want to reward him&nbsp;for his superb performances in 2020-21 with improved terms. Shaw has featured in 40 games for United so far this term, helping them rise to second in the Premier League and reach the Europa League semi-finals.

Shaw in line for new Man Utd deal

Juventus are planning to loan out&nbsp;Daniele Rugani again this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rugani-e-un-futuro-in-dubbio-l-idea-del-cagliari-e-quanto-pesa-p-16707" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Cagliari, who have the option to extend that agreement by an extra year but may not be able to match his salary demands for another season. Bologna are set to table their own offer for Rugani, though, with Juve happy to sanction his departure once again.

Juve plan to loan out Rugani again this summer

Alvaro Morata is eager to stay at Juventus beyond this season - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pirlo-blinda-morata-la-juve-tratta-con-l-atletico-madrid-il-gioc-73743" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Spaniard is edging towards the end of his loan spell at the Allianz Stadium, having returned to Turin from Atletico Madrid last summer. Juve have the option to extend Morata's loan or sign him outright, and Andrea Pirlo is hopeful that fresh terms will be thrashed out for a key performer.

Morata eager to stay at Juve

Wolves have joined the race for Chelsea's Tammy Abraham - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-wolves-and-aston-villa-race-to-sign-abraham-after-offer-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Aston Villa and West Ham have been linked with the 23-year-old, who is also attracting interest from abroad. Chelsea could sell Abraham this summer, with the striker having seen his playing time cut since Thomas Tuchel's arrival.

Wolves join race for Abraham

Inter full-back&nbsp;Federico Dimarco is the subject of interest from Napoli - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dimarco-contro-la-sua-inter-la-verita-sul-futuro-tra-percentuale-91610" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 23-year-old is currently on loan at Hellas Verona, who have the option to sign him outright for €6 million this summer. Napoli are considering their own swoop for Dimarco, with Inter set to receive 20 per cent of any future transfers the Italian makes.

Napoli interested in Inter's Dimarco

Diogo Dalot's agent has boldly claimed that the Portuguese defender will be representing a "great European club" next season regardless of what happens with him at Manchester United. The Red Devils have a big call to make on the versatile 22-year-old heading towards the summer. The 2020-21 campaign has been spent out on loan at Serie A giants AC Milan, who are yet to discuss a permanent deal, and&nbsp;a return to Old Trafford will be made at the end of the season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dalots-agent-makes-great-european-club-claim-as-man-utd/azfw60dis8wd1t4ua579envig" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Dalot's agent makes 'great European club' claim

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton could make a shock return to Old Trafford, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14754173/man-utd-tom-heaton-johnstone/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Heaton, 35, joined United as a teenager but never made an appearance for the club during five years he was part of the first-team squad.&nbsp; Now, though, the Aston Villa reserve is being considered as a back-up choice between the posts behind David de Gea and Dean Henderson.

Heaton in line for Man Utd return

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Colombia starlet Carmona set for Atletico Mineiro

Spotify founder Daniel Ek intends to make a serious approach for ownership of Arsenal, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/24/spotify-founder-daniel-eks-arsenal-interest-genuine-plotting/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1619287569" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Ek revealed his interest via Twitter on Friday, but would have to find around&nbsp;£2 billion to take the club from current chief Stan Kroenke.

Spotify chief serious about Arsenal interest

Manchester United are monitoring striker&nbsp;Alassane Plea, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9507463/Manchester-United-Arsenal-tracking-bargain-Borussia-Monchengladbach-forward-Alassane-Plea.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, as they brace themselves for the increasingly likely departure of Edinson Cavani. Plea, 28, could provide veteran goalscoring punch for the Red Devils during periods of congested fixtures, though his five-goal Bundesliga return this campaign with Borussia&nbsp;Monchengladbach marks a decline from previous outputs. Arsenal are said to also be interested in the French forward.

Man Utd monitor possible Cavani replacement

Barcelona are determined to tie Ousmane Dembele to a new contract at Camp Nou, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-are-not-giving-up-on-ousmane-dembele-11679610" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; While the Catalans have set a price for their forward to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer, they are nevertheless pulling out all the stops to negotiate an extension to his current deal.

Barcelona determined to keep Dembele

Inter are planning to invest a sizeable new cash injection into two Argentine stars, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/24-04-2021/inter-250-milioni-arrivo-come-verranno-utilizzati-410436015025.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul, who played alongside Inter star Lautaro Martinez at Racing Club, and Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico are top of the club's wishlist, while Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez and Chelsea's Emerson are also being considered as transfer candidates.

Inter plan double Argentine swoop with fresh investment

Ajax would be prepared to let Nicolas Tagliafico leave for £13 million, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9507647/Leeds-Manchester-City-Inter-red-alert-Ajax-ready-sell-Nicolas-Tagliafico-13m.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Tagliafico has impressed at left-back and in the middle of defence&nbsp;since arriving in the Netherlands, attracting the attention of the likes of Inter, Manchester City&nbsp;and Leeds United.

Ajax to sell Tagliafico for £13m

Manchester United look set to lose Edinson Cavani at the end of the season, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/edinson-cavani-man-utd-contract-23975777" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Uruguayan is determined to move closer to home in South America, despite having the option to extend his United contract a further year, with Boca Juniors the favourites for his signature.

Man Utd losing Cavani battle

Toronto FC are a step closer to signing Santos ace Yeferson Soteldo, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tsn.ca/santos-fc-agrees-to-transfer-yeferson-soteldo-to-toronto-fc-1.1629125" target="_blank">TSN</a>.&nbsp; The Venezuela playmaker said goodbye to his team-mates after training on Saturday, although he is yet to agree personal terms with the MLS club.

Toronto FC close on Soteldo signing

Sevilla star Ivan Rakitic admits he would have loved the chance to represent Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, while offering his thoughts on former team-mate Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona.&nbsp; Rakitic, 33, left Camp Nou for Andalucia in 2019, returning to the club he had represented for three and a half years prior to his move to the Blaugrana.&nbsp; But he is also no stranger to Germany, having played for Schalke before moving to Spain, and he revealed that he would have been keen to give the Bundesliga another try.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rakitic-reveals-hed-have-loved-to-play-for-bayern-discusses/6iqs0t3y6fe91p0r2hvk9i45a" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

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